Is this dress ok for an english wedding in Sep?

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Hi all,

Not your typical wedding guest dress, but I don't really do long flowery numbers. Just wondering if this one looks ok? I could style it up with statement shoes/bag.

Thanks all. :)

It’s a fab dress but I don’t think it’s suitable for a wedding at all. Especially in church. I get that it’s a modern thing to buck the typical wedding aesthetic, but weddings are supposed to be a joyful occasion and the clothing should reflect that.

The hype around the new Beatlejuice film will be peak at that time too, it may just reflect a bit of an out of place goth girl. That of course, might be right up your street, but bad form to take attention away from the main event.

No.

(And if you need a why - it's too short and too black)

It's not too short if you've got nice slim legs so ignore those posters!

I think colours are better for weddings though - more cheery.

I don’t think leg size makes a difference whether something is short or not, it’s the actual hemline. I don’t like short dresses at weddings though but not everyone has the same taste. Plus it’s rare to have the opportunity to wear a dress suitable for a wedding so I embrace it!

It's Not really suitable for a daytime church wedding in the country.Sorry if I've missed whether the chapel is consecrated or not which would make a difference but the other factors would still suggest to me that you should think again.

It's a nice dress, but not for a wedding in a chapel.
I think for weddings and funerals, if in doubt wear something else.

Something like this is more suitable for a church wedding styled with a jacket to cover your shoulders for the church service.
Reiss dress
The dress that you linked to is more of a night out dress so unsuitable for a formal event with a religious service.

If it doesn’t look so short on you, could you put a pink jacket/cardi on?

This. I love the skirt shape though so would keep it.

Definitely not. I think you’d stand out for all the wrong reasons.

I think it’s fine, but I’d not wear black to someone’s wedding, it is supposed to be bad luck.

I've been looking for a dress for a London register office wedding in November with just a couple of guests/witnesses so thank you for sharing as this is perfect!

I think it's lovely.

Nah, it’s a nice dress but it’s too short and a church in Northumberland sounds more cute country wedding to me, I don’t think this is the right dress for the occasion.

I like it, think its fine for a wedding and wouldn't have batted an eye at someone wearing it to mine. Id personally brighten it with coloured accessories.

I personally wouldn’t wear black and seems a bit short for a chapel (just my opinion though)

It’s not suitable for a chapel wedding. It’s black and too short. People really should have a little respect for the place the wedding is being held in.

I do think it’s a beautiful dress but not appropriate for a religious ceremony.

Not suitable for a wedding and it's too short

No, don’t wear black and not black and short.

Putting a jacket/cardigan over will totally ruin the shape of the dress. If you need to do that then pick a different dress!

Someone will suggest a lovely pashmina soon (to wrap round the legs). 😄😄

Lots of people wear black to weddings now so that’s not an issue, but the mesh and neckline don’t say ‘wedding’ to me and make it look cheap. I also really don’t like the sound of matchy, matchy pink shoes and bag, sorry.

You'll freeze your tits off in that in a chapel in Northumberland.

Black may be considered more acceptable at weddings now but frankly, I think it's really inappropriate. You don't have to wear soft flowing pastels to still be dressed appropriately at a wedding.

The style could go either way - totally depends on the wedding. My wedding was fairly informal, near the beach - it would have looked ridiculous. But I've been to more formal weddings where it would have been fine (but not in black. Or white).

Agree, too short, and not suitable for a wedding.

No not really, black for a wedding isn't the done thing. I suppose you could add a colourful jacket or wrap and accessories